Darren Toogood - Editor
Darren started his career as a photojournalist at just 16 years of age, reporting across the Isle of Wight for regional, national and international media.
Driven by a passion for trusted local journalism, this true Caulkhead founded Island Echo in 2012 and has since grown it into a multi-award-winning publication. He is still the Editor and Publisher today.
Darren holds a Diploma with Honours in Media Law from the London School of Journalism.
SANDOWN TO HOST BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP EVENT
A Bereavement Support and Friendship Group event will be held in Sandown on Tuesday 10th March, between 14:30 and 16:00. The Sandown Bereavement Support and Friendship Group is run by Butterflies Bereavement Support and is a safe, welcoming space for...
Read moreDetailsBODY DISCOVERY IN ST LAWRENCE NOT BEING TREATED AS SUSPICIOUS
The death of a man in his 80s in St Lawrence is not being treated as suspicious, Police say. Emergency services - including the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service - were called to an address on Seven Sisters...
Read moreDetailsGRITTERS TO HIT THE ROADS EARLY ON TUESDAY MORNING
Gritters will be hitting the Island's road network from 04:00 on Tuesday morning. Island Roads have taken the decision to treat major routes as a precautionary measure. Motorists are being reminded to drive carefully and according to the road conditions.
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR’S EFFORTS NOT QUITE ENOUGH IN HOME MATCH AGAINST OVERTON
Ventnor suffered another hugely frustrating result on Saturday, with their commitment refusing to be reflected on the scoreboard against Overton in Hampshire League Division 1. Playing with the wind in the first half, the home team set up wave after...
Read moreDetailsVECTRA WIPES OUT STREET FURNITURE IN WHIPPINGHAM CRASH
The driver of a Vauxhall Vectra has caused significant damage to items of street furniture on the main road in and out of East Cowes this lunchtime (Monday). Police are currently on scene at Whippingham, where a car has wiped...
Read moreDetailsWOMAN SUFFERS CHEMICAL BURNS IN HAZMAT INCIDENT IN RYDE
1 person is being taken to hospital as a result of a hazardous materials incident at a residential address in Ryde this morning (Monday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are...
Read moreDetailsGROUP RAISE CONCERNS OVER THE STATE OF THE ISLAND’S NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK
CycleWight says they have become increasingly concerned about the state of the National Cycle Network (NCN) on the Island, with little done to maintain let alone upgrade local routes. The cycle route from Ryde to Newport via Wootton has been...
Read moreDetailsSTILL SERVICE WITH A SMILE AS FRIENDS RE-LOCATE ST MARY’S CAFÉ
Both the new ‘corner shop’ and café at St Mary’s Hospital, run by the Friends of St Mary's, are now up and running - thanks to sterling work by staff and an army of volunteers. As a result of the...
Read moreDetails3 ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF SUPPLYING DRUGS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
3 people have been arrested by Police in connection with suspected drugs supply on the Isle of Wight. Officers stopped a car in Cranleigh Gardens, Cowes last night (Sunday) and arrested a 24-year-old man from East Cowes and a 21-year-old...
Read moreDetailsPLANS SUBMITTED TO DEMOLISH FORMER BUS DEPOT IN VENTNOR
The bus depot shortly after closure. Photo: Editor5807 / Public domain The former bus depot in the heart of Ventnor town could be demolished and replaced with 2 shops and 10 flats. A planning application has been submitted to the...
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